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Basil

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

(Ocimum bacilicum)

A common culinary herb, Basil originated in India. However, it is mostly associated with Italian cuisine. Most species are annuals and grow to heights of 30 to 130 cm tall. Basil has light green smooth toothed leaves that are opposite and very fragrant. The flowers are tiny and white and appear on a spiky stem out of the top of the plant.

Common Names:

Common Basil, Garden Basil, Luole, St. Josephwort, Sweet Basil

Uses:

Basil oil has a potent antioxidant, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties. It is used for supplementary treatment of stress, asthma and diabetes in India. Inhalation method for asthma and tea to treat diabetes, nerves, headache and fever.

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